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01/22/2021
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
AT NASHVILLE
Assigned on Briefs May 28, 2020
IN RE: WINSTON BRADSHAW SITTON, BPR#018440
No. M2020-00401-SC-BAR-BP
JUDGMENT
This attorney disciplinary matter was heard on briefs after the Court determined that
the sanction proposed by the Board of Professional Responsibility hearing panel appeared
inadequate. We have reviewed the entire record and the briefs of the respondent attorney
and disciplinary counsel for the Board of Professional Responsibility record âwith a view
to attaining uniformity of punishment throughout the state and appropriateness of
punishment under the circumstances of [this] case,â Tenn. Sup.Ct. R. 9, § 15.4(b). In light
of the seriousness of the attorneyâs rule violations and the presence of certain aggravating
factors, we modify the judgment of the hearing panel to impose a four-year suspension
from the practice of law, with one year to be served on active suspension and the remainder
on probation. Additionally, prior to reinstatement to the active practice of law, Mr. Sitton
shall complete nine CLE hours (online or in-person), in addition to the annual CLE
requirement, pertaining to ethical use of social media by attorneys. Mr. Sitton must
comply in all respects with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, specifically with regard to
the obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys.
In accordance with the opinion filed herein, the sanction imposed by the hearing
panel is hereby modified. Costs of these proceedings are taxed to Mr. Sitton, for which
execution may issue if necessary.
It is SO ORDERED.
PER CURIAM